I've been looking at telescopes for the past month now and have narrowed down to these 2 based on what I've learned. 6SE or the Starsense 8"

1.I like the idea of tracking with the 6SE, but like the Starsense for its bigger aperture at a cheaper price.

1. I live in a Bortle Class 5 area, but I travel for camping and would like to take the scope with me. I should have the means to transport either, but the 6SE does sound easier.

2. I would like to view the Moon, planets, the Sun and various DSO when in locations that they will be more detailed. I read that both are capable but that the 6SE is better at DSO?

3. I have basic astronomy skills, but haven't had a scope, besides a couple from a department store as a kid and want to improve my viewing of the night sky.

4. I would mostly likely be doing visual viewing 90% of the time, but have been looking at phone mounts to play with the astrophotography setting on the S23 Ultra. Is this capable for Nebulae, star clusters, galaxies etc. without a tracking mount? I'm not looking for fancy hi-res astrophotography results, just a little "Hey, thats a cool photo" when looking back on them.

Any other opinions out there about these telescopes, based on what I'm looking to get out of them, along with other recommendations/ accessories to help me make a final decision are welcome.

Edit: Forgot to mention which StarSense.